Liquid Spectrophotometer TS4010: Color Analysis for Liquids

TS Series Liquid Spectrophotometer: Precision Color Analysis for Liquids

The TS4010 Liquid Spectrophotometer is an advanced instrument meticulously engineered for precise color and chromaticity analysis of liquid samples. Combining cutting-edge D/0 geometric optical structure with a full-spectrum LED light source and a high-performance testing system, it delivers fast, accurate, and reliable results across a broad array of liquid color indices. Its ability to perform micro-volume transmission measurements makes it an indispensable tool for quality control and research in diverse industries, including chemical, food and beverage, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Unmatched Precision and Versatility for Liquid Analysis

The TS4010 provides a comprehensive suite of chromaticity indicators, ensuring it meets the most rigorous industry standards. Beyond standard transmittance, color difference, and chromaticity values, it accurately measures specialized indices such as platinum-cobalt (Pt-Co), Gardner, Saybolt, petroleum color (ASTM D1500), pharmacopoeia chromaticity (Chinese, European, US), EBC (beer color), and ICUMSA (sugar color). This extensive capability allows for detailed evaluation crucial for product consistency and regulatory compliance.

Key Features & Advantages:

• Intelligent Zero Calibration: Experience unparalleled accuracy with built-in adaptive calibration that automatically adjusts to various environments, guaranteeing high data reliability and consistency over time.
• Micro-Volume Measurement: Minimize sample waste and maximize efficiency. An advanced optical design precisely controls light transmission, allowing for accurate measurements with as little as 1 mL of liquid. This is particularly valuable for costly or rare samples.
• Multi-Light Source Simulation: Evaluate samples under real-world conditions. The TS4020 supports simulation of 41 standard illuminants recognized by the International Commission on Illumination (CIE), providing accurate color evaluation under different lighting scenarios.
• Exceptional Repeatability and Inter-Instrument Consistency: Trust your data. With spectral transmittance repeatability within 0.05% and chromaticity value within ΔE*ab 0.015, coupled with inter-instrument error under ΔE*ab 0.25, the TS4020 ensures consistent results across multiple devices and measurements—critical for large-scale quality control and global operations.
• Robust D/0 Optical Geometry: Built on a D/0 optical structure, the TS4020 supports in-depth color analysis, fully compliant with international standards such as ASTM D1003/1044, CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ASTM E308, and DIN 5033 Part 7. This ensures your measurements are globally recognized and comparable.
• Full-Spectrum LED Light Source: Covering a broad wavelength range of 360–780 nm, the combined full-spectrum LED light source offers superior stability and accurate color rendering across the entire visible spectrum, capturing subtle color variations with precision.
• Dual Array Sensors for Speed and Precision: Equipped with high-performance dual 40-array silicon photodiode sensors, the device ensures rapid, reliable measurements, significantly improving workflow efficiency without compromising accuracy. Measurements can be taken in as little as 0.8 seconds in fast mode.
• User-Friendly Touchscreen Interface: Navigate with ease using the intuitive 7-inch capacitive touchscreen. It provides real-time display of comprehensive color data, including spectra, color differences, visual simulations, and deviation graphs, making analysis straightforward.
• Advanced Quality Management Software: Enhance your analysis capabilities with robust PC software for detailed chromaticity analysis, customizable test reporting, and efficient data management. This powerful tool is essential for professional quality control environments.

Versatile Industry Applications:

The TS4010 is a vital instrument for ensuring product quality and consistency in:

• Chemical Processing: Monitoring color in dyes, pigments, and various chemical solutions.
• Food and Beverage Production: Assessing color in beverages, oils, syrups, and other liquid foodstuffs for quality and branding.
• Petrochemical Analysis: Determining color in petroleum products to meet industry specifications and safety standards.
• Pharmaceutical Quality Control: Verifying the color of liquid medications and solutions, crucial for patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Technical Specifications (TS4010):

• Model: TS4010 Liquid Spectrophotometer
• Illumination Geometry: Transmission: D/0 (diffuse illumination, 0° Viewing), approx. CIE15 stipulates 0/0 (parallel light illumination/0 degree reception)
• Compliance: ASTM D1003/1044, CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ASTM E308, DIN5033 Teil7
• Integrating Sphere Size: Φ 40 mm
• Light Source: Combined full spectrum LED light source
• Spectral Method: Plat grating spectrometer
• Sensor: Silicon photodiode array (dual row 40 groups)
• Wavelength Range: 360 ~780 nm
• Wavelength Interval: 10nm
• Half Bandwidth: 5nm
• Transmittance Range: 0~200%
• Measuring Aperture: Transmission: Φ 10 mm
• Color Space: CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, CIE LUV, Munsell, s-RGB, HunterLab, βxy, DIN Lab99, CMYK (host computer)
• Color Difference Formulas: ΔE*ab, ΔE*uv, ΔE*94, ΔE*cmc(2:1), ΔE*cmc(1:1), ΔE*00, DINΔE99, ΔE(Hunter), ΔE*CH
• Other Color Indexes: Transmittance T, WI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO, AATCC, Hunter, Taube, Berger, Stensby), YI (ASTM D1925, ASTM 313), TI (ASTM E313, CIE/ISO), Metamerism index Mt, Staining Fastness, Color fastness, Absorbance, APHA / Hazen / Pt-Co (Platinum-Cobalt Index), Gardner Index, Iron-Cobalt Index, Saybolt (Saybolt Index), ASTM D1500 color scale, Pharmacopoeia (Chinese, European, US), EBC (beer color), ICUMSA Color (sugar color)
• Observer Angle: 2°/10°
• Illuminants: 41 light sources (D65, A, C, D50, D55, D75, F1-F12, CWF, DLF, TL83, TL84, TPL5, U30, B, U35, NBF, ID50, ID65, LED-B1-B5, LED-BH1, LED-RGB1, LED-V1, LED-V2, LED-C2, LED-C3, LED-C5)
• Displayed Data: Spectrum/values, sample chromaticity value, color difference value/graph, chromaticity diagram, color simulation, pass/fail results, color offset
• Measuring Time: Fast mode: approx. 0.8s
• Repeatability: Spectral transmittance: standard deviation within 0.05% (400 ~ 700nm: within 0.04%); Chromaticity value: within ΔE*ab 0.015 (after preheating correction, measured at intervals of 5S)
• Inter-instrument Error: ΔE*ab within 0.25 (average value of 5 standard transmission color plates measured by the original manufacturer)
• Dimensions: 370 x 300 x 200 mm
• Weight: Approx. 9.6kg
• Power Supply: DC 24V/3A power adapter
• Illuminant Life Span: >3 million measurements over 5 years
• Display: TFT true color 7-inch, capacitive touch screen
• Interface: USB, print serial port
• Data Storage: 1000 Standards, 10000 test samples
• Special Features: Intelligent zero calibration
• Language: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English
• Operating Temperature: 0~40°C (32~104°F)
• Storage Temperature: -20~50°C (-4~122°F)
• Standard Accessories: Power adapter, manual, quality management software (download), data cable, transmission blackboard, transmission test fixture assembly, 10mm cuvette, 50mm cuvette, 50mm cuvette fixture
• Optional Accessories: Micro printer, micropore (4mm) transmission test fixture assembly, 30mm cuvette, 100mm cuvette